Obituaries
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Helen Mason Oct. 26, 1920 - Oct. 28, 2009 Resident of San Carlos Helen Mason
passed away peacefully in her sleep at home in the early morning of Oct. 28,
2009. She was a devoted and loving wife and mother and enjoyed a lifetime of
community service. Helen commemorated her 89th birthday with her sons,
daughter-in-law and grandchildren present. Born in Rochester, NY October 26,
1920, she attended Antioch College. Helen married Meriwether Mason, Jr. in 1943
in Schenectady, NY. She worked for the War Price and Ration Board in Coronado,
CA during WW II. After moving to California, she served on the boards of the
American Association of University Women, League of Women Voters, and PTA (San
Mateo schools). Helen chaired a committee that wrote a Philosophy of Education
for the San Mateo Elementary School District. She was an avid bridge player,
ACBL Life Master and director of bridge games. Also she was an avid
watercolorist who won many awards. Helen served on the Executive Board of the
Hearing Loss Association of America. She was preceded in death by husband
Meriwether A. Mason, Jr. and Brother John C. Price. Helen is survived by sons
Meriwether A. Mason, III of Foster City and Tyler Moor Mason of Albuquerque;
Daughter-in-law Linda F. Mason; Grandchildren Michelle Mason Leary, Kelly Mason
Kley, Ashley Gloria Mason; Great-grandchildren Aidan Viviano Leary and Noah
Mason Leary and Sons-in Law Seth Leary and Brandon Kley. At Helen's request,
there will be no services locally. She will be buried in the Mason family plot
in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. In lieu of flowers, donations in Helen's honor may be
made to Pathways Hospice Foundation, 585 N. Mary Ave., Sunnyvale, CA, 94085.
Crippen & Flynn Carlmont Chapel www.crippenflynn.com (650) 595-4103
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Michael Anton Tyson, January 10, 1947 - July 24, 2009 Resident of San Carlos
Passed away at the age of 62. Loving son of the late Albert and Ann Tyson;
devoted brother of Doris Morey and the late Barbara Wilson; brother-in-law of
Bill Morey; dear nephew of Doris Bussey, Bill and Anne Loskotoff, Sue, Vicki
(deceased), Julie, Laurie, and Kelley; and proud uncle of nephews Chris and
Billy. Michael attended schools in San Carlos; a highlight in his athletic
career was being a member of the "Babe Ruth World Series" Champs in 1961.
Michael was a small business government contractor for the Department of Defense
and Lockheed-Martin. Mike was an avid fisherman and great fan of the New York
Yankees. Mike's sense of humor and perseverance to overcome physical challenges
will always be remembered. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, August 3,
2009 at 11am at the Chapel of Olivet Memorial Park. Inurnment will follow at
Olivet Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be made to the Christopher and Dana
Reeve Foundation.
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Michael F. Jessen A 64 year resident of San Carlos Passed away on 6/29/2009 with
his niece and sister by his side. He was born in Berkley, CA in 1937. Moving to
San Carlos in 1945 with his family, he fell in love with the area and never
left. He graduated from Menlo Business School and worked many years as an
expediter in the construction field. Michael's favorite pastime was to
participate in San Carlos youth sports programs from coaching Bobby Sox to being
on the board of the Babe Ruth Baseball program. Michael is survived by his
brother Christopher Jessen (Georgianne); sister Patricia Blunt; nieces and
nephews Lisa and James Blunt (Laura), Jennifer, Jay and Dane Jessen, great
nieces and nephews McKenzie, Taylor, Jessen and Ryan; and long time companion
Irene Rodenhuis. Internment was July 3, 2009 at Skylawn Cemetery.
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